2003
SS8 stopped following Pykalisto crash.
Organisers of the Uddeholm Swedish Rally have been forced to stop SS8 - Fredriksberg, after Peugeot privateer Juuso Pykalisto rolled his 206 WRC, which was then hit by the works entry of Harri Rovanpera.
Obituary: 'Silver Arrow' Manfred von Brauchitsch.
At the age of 97, Manfred von Brauchitsch, member of the successful Mercedes-Benz racing team in the Silver Arrow era in the 1930s, died on February 5, 2003 in Gr?fenwarth near Schleiz in Thuringia.
Sullivan signs for Peterborough.
Ryan Sullivan has ended speculation about his British future by finally signing for Peterborough. The Australian Grand Prix rider has been in talks with Panthers owner Mick Horton since December and a deal has now been finalised.
Ferrari launches lower, lighter F2003-GA.
The forty-ninth single-seater to come out of the famous Ferrari at Maranello, and designed to compete in the Formula One world championship, was unveiled by the Scuderia's four-man driving line-up at its official launch today [Friday].
Martinelli: New engine 'evolution of experience'.
According to engine guru Paolo Martinelli, Ferrari's latest V10 Formula One powerplant - codenamed 052 - is an 'evolution of technological experience', with years of first-hand data combining with the technical abilities of Ferrari's engine specialists to produce a unit capable of keeping the Scu
World Sidecar Championship rule changes.
The Sidecar Commission has decided to introduce the following modifications to the Road Racing World Championship, with immediate effect. 2.8 Technical Specifications Sidecar 2.8.21 Suspension (...) The use of active suspensions is forbidden.
SS5 nullified following Duval crash.
Organisers of the Uddeholm Swedish Rally have been forced nullify the results of special stage 5 of the event - Brunnberg 1, following Francois Duval's crash.
Jordan in no rush to name test pilot.
Eddie Jordan, fresh from naming Ralph Firman as his second driver for the forthcoming 2003 Formula One season, may take his time before announcing the addition of a permanent test pilot to the squad.
2003 Sidecar World Championship entry list.
In 2003, the Sidecar World Championship will be held within the nine European rounds of the World Superbike & Supersport Championships. From the round in Monza on May 10-12, the time schedule is the following:
Futuristic logistic centre hosts Ferrari launch.
The F2003-GA, the Ferrari which will dispute the 2003 Formula One world championship, was unveiled in the pavilion of the new logistic GES centre, situated at the team's Fiorano test track.
John Andretti to attempt Indy/Charlotte double.
NASCAR Winston Cup driver John Andretti has been granted permission to return to his open-wheel roots in 2003 and is set to attempt the Memorial Weekend double: a 1100 mile racing marathon starting with the Indy 500 and ending with the Coca Cola 600.
I gave myself quite a scare, says Martin.
Huge crowds braved temperatures dipping below -15?C to watch the spectacular ceremonial start to this second round of the FIA World Rally Championship in Karlstad last night.
Carmichael loses long time Mechanic.
AMA Supercross champion Ricky Carmichael will have a new mechanic for the first time in five years this Saturday in San Diego. RC has worked with Chad Watts since 1997 when he rode for the Kawasaki Pro Circuit Team, and the duo went on to claim eight major titles.
Fafard edges out Lemay at St. Come.
Nick Fafard edged out Michel Lemay to take the honours in the Division one final of the first round of the Quebec Ice Speedway Championship at St. Come, Canada.
Swisscom partners Sauber.
Swisscom Mobile has been unveiled as Sauber's official telecommunications partner for the 2003 Formula One season, providing the team with an infrastructure specifically tailored to the grand prix environment.
Euro Grass Track champion joins King Lynn.
King's Lynn have completed the signing of European Grass Track champion Sirg Schutzbach - but he is likely to start the season on the sidelines. Stars promoters Keith Chapman and Laurence Rogers were hoping he would be given a three-point starting average but were turned down.
Suzuki proves pace at 'fantastic' Spanish test.
Team Rizla Suzuki finished its three-day test session at Almeria in Spain yesterday with riders John Reynolds and Yukio Kagayama giving the new GSX-R1000 the thumbs up.
Could Giorgio return to take crown?
Following news that his proposed CART deal has now fallen through, Giorgio Pantano is rumoured to be considering a possible return to the FIA F3000 Championship he narrowly missed winning in 2002.
CART Spring Training - day three: 6 February.
Impressive rookie Sebastien Bourdais saved his best for last on Thursday at Sebring International Raceway, carding the best time of the three-day Champ Car Spring Training testing session with a top lap of 50.584 seconds (118.781mph).
No more Winston Cup?
Several American sources are indicating that tobacco company RJ Reynolds is considering pulling its Winston brand away from NASCAR's premier division after more than 30 years as the series title sponsor.
Q&A: Mark Blundell.
Mark Blundell, Le Mans winner in 1992, will race with Bentley at the famous 24 Hour race this year, and here the Brit chats about his latest appointment, how it affects his relationship with MG, his other plans for 2003 and much, much more. Get reading...
Weather report - Swedish Rally.
After the unpredictable conditions faced the crews on the recent Monte Carlo Rally, this weekend's event in northern Europe is likely to require less of a gamble on settings and tyre.
Jarrett aiming for Shootout win number three.
Nineteen drivers comprising all the 2002 Bud Pole winners, as well as previous winners of the race, will battle it out in the 2003 Budweiser Shootout this Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway.
Q&A: Cosworth Racing.
Last week, whilst much of the country was at standstill because of a few flakes of snow, ITV's James Allen made the trip to Northampton to unveil Cosworth Racing's new state-of-the-art dynomometer facility.